- #1 Virtual Circuit Board
97% matchVery Positive92% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie Foundry
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Virtual Circuit Board is the sandbox drawing-based logic simulator where you can build, program, decorate, and simulate anything from simple monochrome circuits to complex and colorful computers. Play with digital logic in this sandbox-only experience.
Why similar: Programming 42% ★, Education 22%, Sandbox 13.3%, Logic 11.8%, Simulation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sandbox competitor that allows for the creation and testing of complex electronic circuits in a digital workspace.
- #2 Turing Complete
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,808 reviews2021
Dev: LevelHead
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles
Why similar: Programming 40.9% ★, Education 17%, Logic 14.7%, Sandbox 12.3%, Simulation 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Guides players through the process of building a computer from scratch using simple logic gates, mirroring the educational depth of CRUMB.
- #3 Logic World
96% matchVery Positive94% of 369 reviews2021
Dev: Mouse Hat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Invent a new computer! Logic World is a first-person sandbox simulation game that's all about digital logic. Play alone or with friends, design unique machines, build up layers of complexity, and experience the joy of circuits!
Why similar: Programming 39.5% ★, Education 20.1%, Sandbox 14.2%, Logic 12.8%, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building functional digital logic circuits with a deep emphasis on performance and complex system design.
- #4 SHENZHEN I/O
95% matchVery Positive95% of 4,533 reviews2016
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.
Why similar: Programming 67.9% ★, Logic 10.9%, Education 10.4%, Simulation 7.1%, Sandbox 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines hardware assembly with low-level programming, perfect for those who enjoy the technical side of circuit design.
- #5 Hard Chip
94% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Elorth
Windows
Hard Chip is a 3D simulation/puzzle game about building processors focusing on realism. Explore the world of semiconductor chip design and delve into the intricacies of CPU logic, floor planning, and propagation delay.
Why similar: Programming 45.8% ★, Education 22.7%, Logic 14.9%, Simulation 12.2%, 3D 4%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging puzzle game that tasks players with designing hardware circuits to solve specific logic problems.
- #6 ElectricVLab
94% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: Q1TEK LLC
Windows
ElectricVLab employs the technology of video games to explore the fascinating world of electricity and electronics. It allows you to build a wide variety of analog and digital electronic circuits, and observe their behavior in a visually rich, informative, fun environment.
Why similar: Simulation 63.7%, Education 36.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic virtual laboratory environment for experimenting with electronic components and circuit analysis.
- #7 MHRD
93% matchVery Positive89% of 452 reviews2017
Dev: Funghisoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MHRD is a hardware design game, in which you design various hardware circuits in a hardware description language. The hardware circuits you design get more complex as you go until you create a fully functional CPU design.
Why similar: Programming 59% ★, Education 20.8%, Simulation 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hardware design simulator that requires players to build a functional CPU using a hardware description language.
- #8 Retro Gadgets
92% matchVery Positive90% of 536 reviews2022
Dev: Licorice ehf
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 58.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Retro Gadgets is a sandbox where you build, code, and customize gadgets inspired by old-school electronics.
Why similar: Programming 35.5% ★, Education 28.2%, Sandbox 14.7%, Simulation 11.9%, Logic 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for the creation and programming of custom electronic gadgets, emphasizing both physical assembly and logic.
- #9 Silicon Zeroes
91% matchVery Positive87% of 284 reviews2017
Dev: PleasingFungus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Build hardware. Solve puzzles. From the creator of Manufactoria, a new open-ended puzzle game set in Silicon Valley's first startup.
Why similar: Programming 57.4% ★, Simulation 23.7%, Education 18%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logic and architecture of computer hardware, challenging players to build efficient circuits for data processing.
- #10 Main Assembly
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,355 reviews2021
Dev: Bad Yolk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
You’re the designer, engineer and architect if you can imagine it you can create it! Construct robots of any shape or size from eight-legged spider bots to eerie UFO contraptions.
Why similar: Programming 32.7% ★, Education 15.1%, Sandbox 13.7%, Logic 9.4%, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A robotics sandbox that uses a powerful node-based logic system to control complex mechanical and electronic builds.
- #11 Plasma
90% matchVery Positive90% of 1,160 reviews2023
Dev: Dry CactusPub: Dry Licorice
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Plasma is a pure engineering sandbox. Use advanced visual programming and robotics tools to create anything you can imagine.
Why similar: Programming 41.8% ★, Sandbox 21.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Logic 12.3%, Crafting 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly flexible physics and logic system for building advanced machines and electronic-like automation.
- #12 PC Building Simulator
89% matchVery Positive93% of 52,766 reviews2019
Dev: Claudiu KissPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
Why similar: Education 36.8%, Simulation 19.6%, Immersive Sim 16.1%, Sandbox 13.9%, Realistic 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic look at computer hardware assembly, which serves as a great companion to circuit-level simulation.
- #13 Prime Mover
89% matchVery Positive88% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: 4Bit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Retrace the path of the Prime Mover to uncover the story of the Byte of Burden! Prime Mover is an open-ended puzzle game about designing circuit boards.
Why similar: Programming 67.7% ★, Simulation 18%, Education 13.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game centered on designing circuit boards to perform specific tasks, emphasizing efficiency and logic flow.
- #14 Stationeers
88% matchVery Positive88% of 9,306 reviews2017
Dev: RocketWerkz
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Stationeers puts you in control of the construction and management of a space station to run by yourself or online with your friends. Complex atmospheric, electrical, manufacturing, agriculture, and gravitational systems require your thought and management at all times!
Why similar: Sandbox 40.5%, Logic 34.4%, Crafting 25%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex atmospheric and electronic systems that require deep knowledge of logic and circuitry to manage effectively.
- #15 Electrician Simulator
86% matchVery Positive80% of 4,489 reviews2022
Dev: Take IT Studio!Pub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on the electrician role and learn the profession's basics! Install sockets, repair worn-out equipment, assemble broken appliances, replace light bulbs, and lay wires at your customers' homes. Be sure to check everything twice, with electricity there are no jokes!
Why similar: Education 32.9%, Simulation 16.9%, Immersive Sim 15.8%, Realistic 11%, Logic 10%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the practical, first-person application of electrical work, providing a grounded perspective on circuit installation.
- #16 Electronics Puzzle Lab
86% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Sagitta Studios
Windows
Enter the most advanced challenge laboratory of today's games, where electronics and logic merge into challenges that will captivate your mind and awaken the engineer within you!
Why similar: Education 41.7%, Simulation 22%, Realistic 15.2%, Logic 13.8%, 3D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a series of puzzles that teach the fundamentals of electronic components and their interactions.
- #17 The Powder Toy
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,022 reviews2024
Dev: The Powder Toy Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances
Why similar: Electronic 41.7% ★, Sandbox 23%, Simulation 16.5%, Education 12.5%, Realistic 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A physics sandbox that allows for the creation of complex electronic circuits using simulated particles and logic gates.
- #18 TIS-100
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,119 reviews2015
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
Why similar: Programming 78.8% ★, Simulation 7.3%, Logic 6.9%, Education 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into assembly-level programming and hardware logic that appeals to those who enjoy the technical constraints of circuit design.
- #19 EXAPUNKS
84% matchVery Positive95% of 1,900 reviews2018
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.
Why similar: Programming 72.6% ★, Logic 11.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Sandbox 6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique hacking and programming environment that requires logical thinking and hardware-like manipulation.
- #20 Replicube
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 737 reviews2025
Dev: Walaber Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game/toy about writing code to replicate 3D voxel-based objects. Solve puzzles, pursue leaderboard glory, or just make art to share with the in-game community.
Why similar: Programming 67.1% ★, Sandbox 17.5%, Simulation 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that incorporates programming and logic elements within a sandbox environment.
- #21 SpaceChem
84% matchVery Positive92% of 5,094 reviews2011
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!
Why similar: Programming 75.5% ★, Logic 16.5%, Education 4.3%, Simulation 2.7%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic engineering puzzle game that uses logic-based automation to solve complex chemical assembly tasks.
- #22 while True: learn()
82% matchVery Positive91% of 8,246 reviews2019
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You're a programmer. Your cat is a better one. Solve visual puzzles built from real machine learning ideas, from decision trees to neural networks, to create a cat-to-human translator. Take freelance jobs, upgrade your rig, gamble on startups, dress up the cat. No coding required, curiosity is.
Why similar: Programming 54.7% ★, Education 23%, Simulation 10.8%, Sandbox 8.3%, Logic 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the logic and programming behind machine learning, appealing to those who enjoy the algorithmic side of simulation.
- #23 Last Call BBS
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,596 reviews2022
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy!
Why similar: Sandbox 43.9%, Logic 36.3%, Simulation 19.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: Includes several hardware-focused puzzle games that capture the aesthetic and technical feel of early computing and circuit design.
- #24 Besiege
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 53,310 reviews2020
Dev: Spiderling Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Why similar: Sandbox 52.6%, Simulation 35.1%, 3D 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: While physics-focused, its advanced logic block system allows for the creation of complex electronic-like machines and automated systems.
- #25 CipherCraft: Cyber Guardian Introduction
79% matchMixed67% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: picture4u
Windows
Immerse yourself in the strange world of CipherCraft: CGI, where you'll perform repairs, network infiltration, programming, server management, active server administration, and meticulous assembly and cleaning of computer components. Win against an Anonymous hacker who keeps sabotaging the company.
Why similar: Programming 36.8% ★, Education 19.4%, Sandbox 12.9%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Simulation 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines immersive simulation with electronic hacking elements to test logical problem-solving skills.
- #26 Project Chemistry
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 228 reviews2021
Dev: Ata TürkoğluPub: Espale Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Interact with elements and molecules in a way that you have never before! Observe them and make them react with each other in the sandbox mode. Synthesize every molecule in the quest mode. Discover countless macromolecules and the elegancy of chemistry.
Why similar: Education 28.5%, Logic 15.9%, Sandbox 15.9%, Crafting 12.1%, Realistic 12%
Why You'll Like It: A science-based simulation that uses logic and crafting mechanics to explore chemical interactions.
- #27 Human Resource Machine
78% matchVery Positive94% of 4,703 reviews2015
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.
Why similar: Programming 68.1% ★, Education 17.1%, Simulation 7.3%, Logic 4.6%, Sandbox 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a visual programming language to teach logic and architecture concepts in a way that feels like building a circuit.
- #28 JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 398 reviews2025
Dev: Prof. SchererPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
Why similar: Programming 38.7% ★, Education 20.5%, Logic 12.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Immersive Sim 8.1%
- #29 7 Billion Humans
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,145 reviews2018
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!
Why similar: Programming 69.3% ★, Education 13.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Logic 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on logic-based puzzle solving with multi-threaded programming tasks that mirror complex hardware operations.
- #30 Short Circuit VR
79% matchVery Positive82% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan BauwensPub: N/A
Windows
Short Circuit VR is an electronics lab simulator in Virtual Reality. You can build your own electronic circuits with the components provided, learn basic electronics by completing challenges and just have fun while experimenting and making awesome projects!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-based simulation that provides a hands-on experience with electronic components and circuit troubleshooting.
- #31 IT Specialist Simulator
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 467 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Team RED
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Step into the world of IT! Diagnose network issues, manage servers, and repair devices while handling tasks under strict SLAs. Choose your career path, from HelpDesk to IT Project Manager. Develop real IT knowledge and climb the ranks in this realistic IT simulation!
Why similar: Programming 37.3% ★, Education 20.7%, Sandbox 12.6%, Simulation 10%, Immersive Sim 9.7%
- #32 Milling machine simulator
77% matchVery Positive88% of 199 reviews2022
Dev: Igor FrankPub: U&I NEXT
Windows
Milling machine simulator will inspire novices and experts alike. Realistic physics and movements allow you to familiarize yourself with the machine in a 3D workshop setting. Enjoy playing around, learning and prototyping in Free milling mode. Or challenge yourself in Career mode.
Why similar: Programming 34.4% ★, Education 18.6%, Sandbox 12.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Realistic 9%
- #33 Sand:box
74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,758 reviews2023
Dev: smellymoo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 78.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
"Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!
Why similar: Education 29.3%, Sandbox 26.8%, Simulation 17.2%, Logic 16.9%, Crafting 8.5%
- #34 ServiceIT: You can do IT
75% matchMixed56% of 743 reviews2025
Dev: picture4uPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
⚡️Fix electronics 📈manage firm 💻challenge the hacker... ServiceIT is a simulation game where you run a full-service IT company to engage in tasks like diagnosing, repairing equipment, network infiltration, programming, server management while an Anonymous hacker keeps sabotaging it all.
Why similar: Programming 37.5% ★, Education 20.5%, Sandbox 12.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Immersive Sim 8.3%
- #35 Sophie's Safecracking Simulator
75% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: Sophie Houlden
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crack simulated safe locks using real techniques!
Why similar: Education 41.4%, Simulation 34.2%, Realistic 18.5%, 3D 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #36 PC Virtual LAB
76% matchMostly Negative37% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: XRAI LABPub: Universidad de Burgos
Windows
PC Virtual Lab is a video game to improve learning in basic computer concepts.
Why similar: Education 38.7%, Simulation 21.5%, Immersive Sim 15.2%, Realistic 9.6%, Crafting 9.3%
- #37 Electrician Simulator - First Shock
74% matchVery Positive80% of 1,902 reviews2022
Dev: Take IT Studio!Pub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Learn the ropes from your Dad to become an electrician. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs. Oh... and don't mix up the wires! Results might be shocking.
Why similar: Education 30.5%, Simulation 15.8%, Sandbox 15.5%, Realistic 14.3%, Immersive Sim 11.6%
- #38 The Qubit Factory
72% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Logical Basis
Windows · Mac
The Qubit Factory is an open-ended puzzle game incorporating real-life concepts from the cutting-edge field of quantum computing. Design and build logic circuits that manipulate bits and qubits (quantum bits) to solve devious computational challenges!
Why similar: Programming 45.2% ★, Education 15.8%, Simulation 14.7%, Logic 12.5%, Immersive Sim 7%
- #39 Universe Sandbox
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,344 reviews2015
Dev: Giant Army
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Why similar: Education 36%, Sandbox 26.5%, Realistic 18.3%, Simulation 17.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #40 Medieval Machines Builder
71% matchVery Positive81% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Step into the boots of a medieval engineer and master the art of siege warfare. In Medieval Machines Builder, you design, build, and operate powerful war machines capable of bringing down even the strongest fortress walls 🏰
Why similar: Education 25.4%, Sandbox 19.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Realistic 11.5%
- #41 Realistic Ragdoll Sandbox
72% matchVery Positive89% of 517 reviews2024
Dev: RelvasDev
Windows
Realistic Ragdoll Sandbox is an immersive game that stands out for its realistic ragdoll physics, which together with various creation and damage tools, provides the player with a mix of realism and fun.
Why similar: Sandbox 58.2%, Simulation 32.2%, 3D 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #42 Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,265 reviews2022
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!
Why similar: Education 25.2%, Sandbox 19.7%, Simulation 14.3%, Crafting 12.4%, Realistic 12.3%
- #43 Atomcraft
69% matchVery Positive95% of 434 reviews2026
Dev: Triplejump
Windows
A sandbox adventure where every pixel is physically and chemically simulated! Build intricate, fully functional machines from the pixels around you. Harvest, react, and manipulate all 118 elements to craft everything from simple tools to complex systems.
Why similar: Education 29.6%, Sandbox 28.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Crafting 16.5%, Logic 8.4%
- #44 Juno: New Origins
71% matchVery Positive89% of 3,554 reviews2023
Dev: Jundroo, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode.
Why similar: Programming 43.6% ★, Education 21.9%, Sandbox 14.6%, Realistic 10.2%, Simulation 8.8%
- #45 Automation
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: One Tree Hill Studios
Windows
PLC Ladder Logic programming simulator.
Why similar: Education 66.9%, Simulation 26.2%, 3D 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #46 Data Center
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 955 reviews2026
Dev: Waseku
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Build, cable, and automate. Assemble racks, servers, and switches, connect enough capacity for each app, earn money from processed data, and unlock gear and bigger customers with XP and reputation. Follow colored data packets as your center comes to life.
Why similar: Programming 36.9% ★, Education 18.4%, Sandbox 15.5%, Logic 15.2%, Simulation 13.2%
- #47 Archean
70% matchVery Positive88% of 252 reviews2024
Dev: batcholi
Windows · Linux
Gather resources, craft components, build vehicles, and code their logic in a physics-driven engineering sandbox and full scale space sim.
Why similar: Programming 42.9% ★, Sandbox 16.8%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Crafting 9.7%, Simulation 9.7%
- #48 Poly Bridge
71% matchVery Positive91% of 18,944 reviews2016
Dev: Dry Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!
Why similar: Education 30.8%, Simulation 28.3%, Sandbox 26.3%, Crafting 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #49 Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft
68% matchVery Positive84% of 705 reviews2026
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Program a crew of tiny robots to turn a frozen planet into a living world. Connect visual code blocks, automate crafting, and build a workforce that fuels itself. Keep the heat flowing, refine your machines, and watch your ideas come to life.
Why similar: Programming 43% ★, Education 24.1%, Sandbox 16.1%, Crafting 9%, Simulation 7.2%
- #50 Hacker's Journey
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 237 reviews2026
Dev: Electric Heart
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hacker’s Journey is a realistic hacking simulation game built around scenarios written by cybersecurity experts. No Hollywood hacking. Learn the tools, techniques, and tradecraft used in the wild.
Why similar: Programming 43% ★, Education 28%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, Simulation 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #51 Infinite Turtles
70% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Charlie Brej
Windows · Mac · Linux
Design computational circuits which defy restrictions of our universe in this open-ended puzzle. Your completed creations become components to solve future challenges. As you design a circuit and can place your design within it, where there is a smaller you doing the same, and so on to infinity.
Why similar: Programming 42.5% ★, Education 18.8%, Sandbox 14.9%, Logic 13.1%, Immersive Sim 6.6%
- #52 ArmorSim
67% matchMixed65% of 142 reviews2026
Dev: Timerlan GalimovPub: Galimov Dynamics
Windows
An armour penetration sandbox. Build the target from plates, thicknesses and angles, pick a penetrator from American, Soviet and German service rounds, fire. The hit is not animated — it is solved from real terminal-ballistics models.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.7%, Simulation 31.2%, Realistic 13.9%, Logic 10.4%, Crafting 7.7%
- #53 BeamNG.drive
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 420,404 reviews2015
Dev: BeamNG
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Why similar: Sandbox 36.9%, Simulation 31.4%, Realistic 30.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #54 Steam Engine Simulator
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 9,021 reviews2023
Dev: Ektorom Software Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Why similar: Education 56.6%, Simulation 36.2%, Realistic 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #55 FWsim - Fireworks Display Simulator
66% matchVery Positive97% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Lukas Trötzmüller
Windows
Light the sky and express your creativity with the sandbox simulator FWsim – Fireworks Display Simulator! Enjoy an easy-to-master professional software used by fireworks experts all over the world, and use your favorite music and 3D iconic landmarks to create unique, unforgettable moments.
Why similar: Simulation 45.5%, Sandbox 43.2%, 3D 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #56 Rogue Bit
69% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
A single bit of computer memory became sentient and decided to escape from digital into the real world. Explore RAM, modify bytes and hack machine code and CPU registers to set it free.
Why similar: Programming 49.8% ★, Simulation 20.1%, Education 17%, Logic 12.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #57 Sandboxels
64% matchVery Positive95% of 1,172 reviews2025
Dev: R74n
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Falling-sand sandbox game with 500+ elements, chemistry, fire, life, food, and anything you can imagine.
Why similar: Education 39.6%, Sandbox 32.3%, Crafting 14.8%, Simulation 13%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #58 3D PrintMaster Simulator Printer
68% matchMostly Negative36% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: SimuVerse Studios
Windows
The ultimate 3D printing simulation and management game! Dive into the world of 3D printing technology, where you'll build, customize, and manage your very own 3D printing workshop!
Why similar: Education 34%, Simulation 17.6%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Realistic 13.5%, Crafting 11.6%